Former UFC flyweight champion Deiveson Figueiredo targets a potential fight with Sean O’Malley. Aljamain Sterling expresses surprise over the low pay-per-view numbers for his bout against O’Malley.
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| Deiveson Figueiredo targeting fight with Sean O’Malley | Former UFC flyweight champion Deiveson Figueiredo is looking to face Sean O’Malley in his next fight, believing he is the rightful contender for the bantamweight title. Figueiredo sees himself as the ‘antivirus’ to O’Malley’s ‘virus’ and is ready to prove himself in the division. |
| Aljamain Sterling surprised by low PPV numbers | Aljamain Sterling, who lost his bantamweight title to O’Malley, expressed surprise at the low pay-per-view numbers generated by their fight. He stated that he would have waited and taken a vacation if he had known the numbers would be so low. |
Former UFC Flyweight Champion Sets Sights on O’Malley
A former UFC flyweight champion is eyeing a potential matchup with rising star Sean O’Malley. With the bantamweight title on the line, Deiveson Figueiredo, who recently made the transition to the 135-pound division, sees himself as the next contender for the winner of the O’Malley vs. Vera rematch. Figueiredo expressed confidence in his abilities, stating that he is the ‘antivirus’ to O’Malley’s ‘virus’. Having previously held the flyweight title twice, Figueiredo believes he has a strong case for a shot at the bantamweight championship. While awaiting the UFC’s decision, Figueiredo remains open to facing any opponent, with O’Malley being his top choice.
Aljamain Sterling Surprised by PPV Numbers
Aljamain Sterling, who lost his bantamweight title to O’Malley in a knockout defeat, recently revealed his surprise at the pay-per-view numbers generated by their fight. Sterling, who had previously defended his title against Henry Cejudo, returned to the octagon sooner than expected to face O’Malley. However, upon seeing the PPV metrics, Sterling expressed shock and stated that he would have waited and taken a vacation if he had known the numbers would be so low.
[Watch Aljamain Sterling’s comments here](link to video)
